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Rio Tinto acquires Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore, Mitsubishi

The deal comes as Rio Tinto looks to end operations at its Gove bauxite mine in Australia’s Northern Territory by 2030.

  • Rio Tinto acquires Aurukun Bauxite Project from Glencore and Mitsubishi.
  • Enhances Rio's bauxite operations in Queensland, complements Welpa operations.
  • Traditional Owners, Wik Waya people, express concerns about sale and operations.

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